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Germany Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

84.85% +5.75% (+7.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #100 Global Peak 88.79% (2022) Source World Bank

Germany Trade Openness (1970–2025)

Overview

Germany's trade openness stood at 84.85% in 2025, a rise of +5.75% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 84.85% by 2025. Germany ranked 100th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 87.72% - -
2026* trend 86.28% - -
2025* trend 84.85% - -
2025 84.85% +5.75% #100
2024 79.09% −2.87% #74
2023 81.96% −6.82% #82
2022 88.79% +8.87% #90
2021 79.92% +6.99% #96
2020 72.93% −6.14% #97
2019 79.07% −0.05% #91
2018 79.13% +1.67% #90
2017 77.45% +1.45% #94
2016 76.01% −1.75% #95
2015 77.76% +0.91% #96
2014 76.85% −0.74% #85
2013 77.59% −1.75% #80
2012 79.33% +0.90% #83
2011 78.43% +4.55% #78
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.2% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Germany's trade openness?

Germany's trade openness was 84.85% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Germany?

Germany's trade openness peaked at 88.79% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in Germany?

The lowest trade openness in Germany was 30.62% in 1972.

How does Germany rank in trade openness?

Germany ranks 100th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Germany in 2025?

Germany's trade openness is projected to reach 84.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Germany in 2025?

The trade openness of Germany in 2025 was 84.85%. This ranks 100th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_germany_trade-openness, title = {Germany Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }